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Catholic Charities Inc

EIN 39-0807067 · Madison, WI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS TO DEMONSTRATE CHRIST'S LOVE AND JUSTICE BY CARING IN FAITH FOR THE HUMAN FAMILY.

Income
$11.2 million
Spending
$10.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 68%
Employees
178
Volunteers
979
Highest pay
$191,798, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $3.1 million spent. RESTORING LIVES - INCLUDES BEACON DAY RESOURCE CENTER AND 5 DOOR RECOVERY CENTER. RESTORING LIVES SERVICE AREA SERVED 3,341 CLIENTS THROUGH THE BEACON AND 5 DOOR RECOVERY PROGRAMS. THE BEACON, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT DURING THE DAY TO INDIVIDUALS FACING HOMELESSNESS. THE BEACON PROVIDES SPACE TO PARTNER AGENCIES WHO SPECIALIZE IN EMPLOYMENT, BENEFITS, VETERAN AFFAIRS, AODA, LEGAL ISSUES, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER SERVICES. VOLUNTEERS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE OPERATION OF THE BEACON. 243 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 12,324 VOLUNTEERS HOURS ASSISTING WITH SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, COMPUTER LAB, STAFFING WELCOME DESK AND SERVING LUNCH. 5 DOOR RECOVERY, A 20 BED COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY, PROVIDES ASSESSMENT, MONITORING AND TREATMENT TO ADULTS WITH SEVERE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS WITH CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND STRUCTURE TO ASSIST CLIENTS WITH ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING SOBRIETY.
  2. $2.0 million spent. FAMILY SERVICES - INCLUDES BUILDING BRIDGES, FACE KIDS, SCHOOL AND YOUTH COUNSELING. FAMILY SERVICE AREA SERVED 1,042 CLIENTS THROUGH BUILDING BRIDGES (BB), FACE KIDS, PARISH SCHOOL COUNSELING, STUDENT WELLNESS AND YOUTH WELLNESS PROGRAMS. THROUGH BB, A COLLABORATION WITH DANE COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AND AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS A TEAM OF TWO MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONALS PROVIDES 90 DAY CRISIS STABILIZATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 4K-9 WITH IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILY AND THEIR SCHOOL TEAM. FACE KIND PROVIDES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS GROUPS FOR DANE COUNTY YOUTH IN GRADES K-12. PARISH SCHOOL COUNSELING PROVIDES SUPPORTING COUNSELING, GUIDANCE CLASSES AND CONSULTATION AT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WHO CONTRACT THE SERVICE. STUDENT WELLNESS PROVIDES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SUPPORT TO STUDENTS IN 4K-12 EMPLOYING MASTER LEVEL MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS WHO WORK WITH SCHOOL STAFF TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICES. YOUTH WELLNESS PROVIDES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO 3RD-6TH GRADE STUDENTS ATTENDING AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING AT THE DEERFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER.
  3. $1.8 million spent. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES - INCLUDES COMMUNITY LIVING AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICE AREA SERVED 89 CLIENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS (COCO) AND COMMUNITY LIVING (CLP) PROGRAMS. COCO PROVIDES ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESIDING IN ROCK COUNTY WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THOSE WHO WOULD BENEFITS FROM SOCIAL, LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES RATHER THAN VOCATION ACTIVITIES WITH DAILY COMMUNITY INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND AT THE PROGRAM FACILITY. CLP PROGRAM PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN MARQUETTE AND GREEN LAKE COUNTIES IN 2 FOUR BED LICENSED ADULT FAMILY HOMES, 1 THREE PERSON HOME AND SEVERAL INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS WHO RESIDE IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND ARE SUPPORTED WITH DROP IN ASSISTANCE.
  4. $928,743 spent. AGING SERVICES - INCLUDES ADULT DAY CENTER.
  5. $480,774 spent. PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRIES - INCLUDES CARE TEAM MINISTRIES AND MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1946.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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